How to Verify a Used Car with a VIN

Free VIN decoder, real-time market pricing, and vehicle history checks. Know exactly what a car is worth before you commit.

No signup required for core tools

Real-time price estimation

Know the real price, not a theoretical estimate. We apply a depreciation model built on observed market trends so you see what your car is worth today.

Depreciation model on observed market trends

Factors: make, model, year, km, engine

Adjustment based on the vehicle's actual history

Price range: low (quick sale) / medium (market) / high (negotiation)

Direct comparison with seller's asking price

Calculated potential negotiation margin

Verified sources updated daily

Multi-source verification

Know if it's a good deal. Automano cross-references multiple government sources, model reliability data, and market pricing to give you a clear verdict.

Multi-source data cross-reference

Identification: make, model, year, engine confirmed from official registries

Price: gap between asking price and adjusted market value

Recalls: official EU + NHTSA campaigns for your model

Clear verdict: Go for it / Negotiate / Run

Detailed explanation of each verification point

Free VIN decoder

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is the car's DNA. By checking it, you get make, model, year, factory specs and current manufacturer recalls. Automano adds US title-brand and theft checks plus a market-value estimate, and points you to the official extract for mileage, accident and ownership records.

Make, model, year, factory specs

Official manufacturer recalls

US title-brand and theft check

US market-value estimate

Guidance to the official extract for mileage, accident and ownership records

Downloadable PDF report

Additional features

Everything you need to buy or sell with confidence.

Easy sharing

Share your check results with a friend, relative, or trusted mechanic. They can see the verification results, history, and estimate without creating an account. Ideal for getting a second opinion before signing.

Detailed PDF report

The PDF report supports your negotiation. It includes the VIN structural decode, manufacturer identification, official recall flags from the local registry, the typical price range for the model, and a printable list of questions to ask the seller. It does not include accident or ownership history — those require an official extract.

100% mobile

Automano is designed to be used on site, in front of the car. The interface is 100% mobile-first. Enter the VIN, get results, and negotiate, all from your phone, in seconds.

Offline capture

You're in an underground parking lot with no signal? No problem. Note the VIN, download your reports beforehand, and run the check when you're back online. The experience stays smooth.

Security and reliability

Your data is protected and our technology is validated by experts.

TLS 1.3 encryption in transit and AES-256 at rest

compliant with applicable privacy law European hosting

Multi-source verified data

Secure payments via Stripe

Official French and European sources

Deletion on request

Market data updated daily

Check a vehicle

Free VIN decoder · No signup · Instant results